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Pakistan, Indonesia discuss expanding bilateral defence cooperation

By Newsdesk January 12, 2026 Pakistan News

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday held a meeting with Indonesia’s Defence Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, at General Headquarters (GHQ), where both sides discussed avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on exploring new areas to strengthen defence collaboration between Pakistan and Indonesia. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global security developments.

Both sides underscored the importance of Pakistan–Indonesia defence industrial cooperation and emphasized the need to further strengthen institutional linkages between the two countries. The significance of enhanced training collaboration was also highlighted during the discussion.

The Indonesian Defence Minister lauded the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He also expressed Indonesia’s desire to further broaden defence relations with Pakistan.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening sustainable defence ties with Indonesia, based on shared values and common strategic interests.

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